Quiet Hours: Kent vs Seattle
How do quiet hours rules compare between Kent, WA and Seattle, WA?
Kent and Seattle have similar restriction levels.
Kent, WA
King County
Kent enforces nighttime noise limits under KCC 8.05 and WAC 173-60. Residential receiving-property limit drops from 55 dBA daytime to 45 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM. Audible disturbances across property lines are a nuisance.
View full Kent rules →Seattle, WA
King County
Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.08 prohibits excessive noise. Nighttime quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends and legal holidays. Nighttime noise limits are reduced 10 dBA from daytime levels in residential districts.
View full Seattle rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kent | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 7 AM | - |
| Night Limit | 45 dBA residential | - |
| Day Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Code | KCC 8.05 / WAC 173-60 | SMC Chapter 25.08 |
| Quiet Hours (Weekday) | - | 10 PM–7 AM |
| Quiet Hours (Weekend/Holiday) | - | 10 PM–9 AM |
| Fine | - | $150–$1,000 (1st offense); doubled thereafter |
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Kent FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Kent?
10 PM to 7 AM. The residential receiving limit drops from 55 dBA to 45 dBA during these hours under KCC 8.05 and WAC 173-60.
How do I report nighttime noise in Kent?
Call Kent Police non-emergency at (253) 852-2121. Document the time, location, and type of noise for the complaint.
Seattle FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Seattle?
Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.08 prohibits excessive noise. Nighttime quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends and legal holidays. Nighttime noise limits are reduced 10 dBA from daytime levels in residential districts.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Seattle?
Code: SMC Chapter 25.08. Quiet Hours (Weekday): 10 PM–7 AM. Quiet Hours (Weekend/Holiday): 10 PM–9 AM. Fine: $150–$1,000 (1st offense); doubled thereafter.
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